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Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country!

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Baxter

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Baxter, MN
  • Place, Northland Arboretum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cragun's Legacy Courses
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Baxter

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Baxter vacation home, you'll find Mississippi River and Cragun's Legacy Courses. Northland Arboretum and Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Northland Arboretum - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Crow Wing State Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • North Central Speedway - 12 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 14 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Poncho & Lefty's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country!

A private, 5-bedroom home on Red Sand Lake in the heart of Baxter. Our vacation property has all of the conveniences of a medium-sized city (Cub, Target, etc. within 4 miles) but you can easily stay for days without seeing another person except when passing one by boat on the lake. Full lakeshore and wildlife views, fire pit and deck, sandy beach w/dock and pontoon included, theater room, wireless speaker system, game room and more. Both master bedrooms enjoy a beautiful lake view. Basement features a pool table, arcade game and theater room. Water toys abound with a giant swimming mat, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, and more. You'll want to keep an eye out for the hawks, eagles, herons, cranes, foxes, deer and bear living on our private peninsula. Fully appointed kitchen and laundry on site, with a grilling deck and open fire cooking options as well. Newly-remodeled master bathroom features a soak tub. This is the ideal set up for large groups or families looking for a lake getaway!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please do not lock the front door or the sliding glass door to the deck. The cleaning crew will arrive momentarily.
Please secure all garbage bags in the trash cans in the garage. Open bags are welcome invitations to critters! Also please do not leave loose soiled diapers in the cans. Our cleaners thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: I do ask for a pet deposit of $50 per pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Private Peninsula 3 000 Feet Lakeshore Heart Lake Country House
Private Peninsula 3 000 Feet Lakeshore Heart Lake Country Baxter
Private Peninsula 3 000 Feet Lakeshore Heart Lake Country
Private Peninsula 3 000 Feet Lakeshore Heart Lake Country House
Private Peninsula 3 000 Feet Lakeshore Heart Lake Country Baxter
Private Peninsula 3 000 Feet Lakeshore Heart Lake Country House
Private Peninsula 3 000 Feet Lakeshore Heart Lake Country Baxter
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country! to the airport?

This vacation home is 11 mi (20-min drive) away from the Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country! to downtown Baxter?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Baxter.

Private Peninsula With 3,000 Feet Of Lakeshore In The Heart Of Lake Country! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 81 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love it here we will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space with great yard and beaches for kids! Our 4th time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip

Ideal place for a family trip to a cabin on the lake scenario!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual friends and family trip

This has been an amazing annual tradition for our family and friends. We talked with our 10 year old kids about perhaps finding a different place for a change of pace but they were adamant that we come back to this cabin - approval from two 10 year old girls is pretty rare
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice family friendly

Had a great time with family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Relaxing secluded updated home on smaller lake

Lots of amenities, great beds, privacy, no mosquitoes
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

We had a great time, lots of room and activities. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as advertised

Place had everything needed for a group of 12. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2024 Vacation

Wonderful property - stayed here before too. Very well appointed, and private out on the peninsula. Great place for kids and for adults. Highly recommend! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy grandma!

We love the property. Nice beach for kids and great yard that is secluded. It is a quiet get away! We enjoy being close to Nisswa also! We will go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Karla Grogan

Beautiful lake home! Very clean and well supplied. The location was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for families

Very private and peaceful setting. Nice lawn and small beach. Could use a little origination of towels and closet space. Overall great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this property. Having so much space meant our group could spread out. We enjoyed the numerous gathering areas and well stocked kitchen. There were toys for kids, games, books, movies, and even a pool table. The swimming area was clear, shallow and sandy; great for the little kids and for the adults to enjoy some floating time. The pontoon was fun to have onsite to explore the lake and do some fishing. The large flat yard was great for yard games. During the daytime there were almost no bugs! We loved how secluded this property was. At the same time it was incredibly easy to get to town. The owner was very responsive. We made some great memories during our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Loved this home. We were a group of four couples and had more room then needed. Loved the property and beauty of lake. So peaceful. The pontoon was an added bonus for evening cruises. Several tried out the paddle boards and kayaks as well. Easy access to anything needed in town as well. Loved this property! Home was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

janice b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family get=a-way!

House worked perfect for us. Every family had there space when they wanted it, but then we also had plenty of space to be together. Kitchen items were great. Enjoyed the outside firepit, those chairs were the best. They did catch some fish also. Overall a good get-a-way!! Thanks for this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The house was exactly what we needed for our family vacation. We had plenty of room both inside and out. The home was well furnished from the kitchen to all the rooms and bedrooms. The pontoon was fabulous to have along with the paddle boards and kayaks. We used them all every day. The host was quick to answer any questions although we didn't need much. I highly recommend this property. kayaks. We used all
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Doreen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Vogel

The WiFi didn’t work so my son in law had to go to library to work which was an inconvenience. The house and rest were good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time had by all!

The property is on a beautiful, remote peninsula with a sandy beach and shallow water - great for the little kids. Paddleboards and Kayaks were available (need second paddleboard and kayak paddles - one kayak paddle was broken and there was only one paddleboard paddle....but we made due). The house was great for our needs - lots of sleep space, big table to eat at, well-stocked kitchen, outdoor grill, kids books and toys, big yard to play in - again, perfect for our needs. Lovely paved walking/running/biking path along the main road. Close to lots of Brainerd activities, but felt like you were in your own world out at the house. Ticks were bad - but that just goes with MN life. We missed out because the pontoon wasn't in the water yet...hopefully we can come back next year and be able to go out for a ride on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DO NOT STAY HERE!

The host gave us the wrong door code. Did not respond to messages for over an hr and we were left in the pouring rain. WiFi did not work. Sheets and towels were not cleaned and left in a mess. Rat droppings and food left in one of the bedrooms. Mold in the coffee cup. Repeated requests to the host were ignored. For a 4 night stay it took us almost 2 days ourselves to get it back in order. Clearly the host does not care about this property, you’ll be able to find better in Baxter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!! So many amenities, great open lay out and perfect yard with boat.

Our stay here was so wonderful! They had so many things to do in their property from kayaking, to pool, to watching movies in the movie room from their outstanding selection, to going on the pontoon. The lake is very shallow but we did find a couple spots where it got deep enough for us to go for a dip. You could tell the cabin was well loved by the owners and that they had all around great taste. They have a very stocked kitchen so no need to brings things like salt, oil, and some other pantry items. The lay out of the home was lovely and open. Table large enough to sit around and play games for everyone, s’mores by the fire, tons of bath towels, everything you could hope for on a staycation! They have about 7 remotes for the living room tv but you only really need 1 of them (the white one.) can’t think of one negative thing to say!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Rented this home for a week for our family; which was 9 adults, 1 baby and 1 dog. We had plenty of room and in the evening we used the pool table and theater room. The lake is very shallow and some what weedy. We saw lots of wildlife: deer, chipmunks, birds and snakes. Only complaint is that we didn’t get to use the pontoon; which is why we chose this rental. However the owner did tell me as we were on our way to the property that the pump broke with the last renter. She was hoping they could fix it in a day or so but it wasn’t fixed until the night before we left. Also the lily pad was all ripped so we were not able to use that either. We did use the kayaks and paddle board - that was fun! Overall good property if you like a secluded location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brittany L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unfortunately, our stay at The Retreat was disappointing. The host was unresponsive when we reached out for help, which made resolving issues during our stay even more frustrating.The internet did not work upon arrival, and after troubleshooting ourselves, we found it simply hadn’t been plugged in — something that should have been checked before guests arrived. The home also wasn’t very clean, with several areas clearly overlooked.The front door’s touchpad lock didn’t function, so we couldn’t lock the house and were unable to safely secure our belongings while away, which was unsettling.Additionally, there were key amenities either missing or not functioning that were never communicated in advance. A pontoon was advertised but not on-site, and we were never told it wouldn’t be available — a major reason we chose the property. One of the toilets was also broken, and we only found out from the cleaner that it wouldn’t be repaired until after our stay. Both were significant inconveniences for a group.We were hoping for a relaxing getaway, but the combination of poor communication, lack of upkeep, and unresolved issues made for a disappointing experience. With more attention to detail and transparency, this stay could have been much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Karen T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Home did not meet expectations

Home is in private location but located not far from food/local activities. Had 5 bedrooms, which accommodated our family. Unfortunately, there were many drawbacks. A pontoon was not available as listed. In looking at different reviews from this year, it has not been available for anyone this year. That was supposed to be the focal point of our stay. No internet was available, so that was another huge disappointment. All the outdoor furniture had cobwebs and spiders. I have never experienced so many wood ticks, so doubt the area had been sprayed. The water "toys" were mostly broken and unusable. Beach was small and not inviting. The kitchen cabinets were dirty and lack of good cleaning was evident on floors, in bathrooms, and in beds. Grilling deck was very dirty. Towels were very worn and bedsheets and pillow cases did not match. Locks didn't work. Looked like things had been moved around just to accommodate our stay. This was definitely not the fun, relaxing vacation we were expecting, especially with the price tag. We ended up leaving early due to inability to get on the water. No partial refund has come even though owner promised it. This place definitely has promise if there was more transparency with the owners, better ability to contact owners, and better effort is made at sprucing things up and making sure all promised water fun things are as noted in listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam & Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great place that needs some TLC

Twelve of us spent four nights here. The house itself is very nice and accommodating to a large group. We really enjoyed the pool table and arcade game. There was lots of sleeping room. Outside seating was nice and we appreciated that the owner sprays for mosquitos. The swimming area is pure muck. The lake itself is very weedy too. So I would not plan on swimming there. There is a really nice beach a mile away though. The swimming mat that another reviewer mentioned last year, is still sitting there all ripped up, dirty and unusable. The kayaks and other water toys were completely covered in goose poop (as was the sandy beach) so we didn't use any of them. The WIFI is not unlimited so we were unable to use it as the limit was already reached for the month by previous guests. The water jugs were not filled up for the water dispenser machine upon arrival. If you want to use it, you need to go to Cub Foods and pay to fill them yourself. The biggest issue we had with this rental is that the hot water is on off peak. Which means it only heats up 2 times a day. Our party of 12 tried to space showers out and keep them as short as possible. However, we did not have enough hot water and someone always ended up with a cold shower. A good deep cleaning and decluttering of the shelves and cupboards would also be recommended. This place just needs a little TLC and it would be a 5 star rating every time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chee M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, uncaring owners

Beautiful house situated on a private property and lake. Too bad we weren't able to explore it to it's full extent. Patios and outdoor furniture were covered in cobwebs and dead bugs upon arrival. Not a huge deal, but cleanliness outside could definitely be improved. The pontoon - a major reason for our booking the place- was unusable for the whole trip. Contacted property owner about engine problems on our first full day there. We were told they would be in touch when they could talk to their dad about it. Never heard a word back until 25 hours later when we had to reach out again looking for updates. This was already halfway through the trip for us. They told us they couldn't do anything about it. After pressing some more they finally said they would work on getting a mobile mechanic out there and they would update us. Mobile mechanic never came, no updates were ever given. Nothing but silence and neglect from the owner. We came home disappointed and without ever getting to use something that was clearly included in the rental, something we had paid for. For over $500/day, I would expect a little more courtesy and professionalism from the hosts, but I guess they stop caring after they've been paid. It's a shame that such a wonderful property has to be owned by such uncaring people who only look at it as a business opportunity. We definitely won't, and I would advise caution before renting because it seems like once you've paid your dues, you're all on your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023